How do I use the Fitbit app to track my period?

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This article includes step-by-step instructions for setting up and using the female health tracking feature in the Fitbit app. For more information and other questions about period tracking with Fitbit, see What is female health tracking in the Fitbit app?

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up female health tracking. You’ll be asked a series of questions about your menstrual cycle. The information you provide is used to make predictions about your future period and fertile windows. You can edit or update your information later.

On the calendar, find the approximate date your last period started.

To edit your average period and cycle lengths, tap the + or - icon to add or subtract days.

How do I add or remove the female health tracking tile in the Fitbit app?

To show the female health tile:

From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap Edit at the bottom of the dashboard.

Tap the + icon in the top left corner of the female health tile.

Tap Done.

To hide the female health tile:

From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap Edit at the bottom of the dashboard.

Tap the x or - icon in the top left corner of the female health tile.

Tap Done.

How do I add, edit, or delete a period in the Fitbit app?

To add or edit a period:

From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the female health tile.

Tap the start date of a period on the calendar.

Tap the pencil icon () to add or edit a period (you can also tap and hold a date on the calendar). If period predictions are turned on, the entire period appears on the calendar based on your average period length.

On the calendar, tap the first or last day of a period and then slide your finger across the dates to adjust the period length.

How do I confirm a predicted period in the Fitbit app?

During your predicted period, you’re asked to confirm whether your period started. Tap Yes to confirm that your period started or Not Yet if it hasn’t started. Tap Edit to adjust the dates before you confirm your period.

If you confirm a predicted period, the predicted period becomes a confirmed period. If you don’t confirm a predicted period, the prediction remains on your calendar. After the last day of the prediction window passes, the entire predicted period shifts to the next day. Note that the calendar doesn’t update until after midnight.

How do I log or delete female health details?

From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the female health tile.

Tap a date on the calendar.

Tap the plus icon ()

Tap details to log them. To delete a detail, tap it so that the check mark disappears.

How do I read the female health tracking calendar in the Fitbit app?

From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the female health tile to see the calendar with your cycle information. The different colors on the calendar indicate various stages of your cycle. Tap a date to see the female health details you logged for that day and other information.

Note that the gray shading indicates a month, not a cycle.

Refer to the table for more information about the calendar icons and colors:

A dot underneath a date on the calendar indicates you logged female health details for that day.

How do I change the day of the week my calendar starts to Monday?

From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the account icon ().

Tap Advanced Settings. You might have to scroll down to find this option.

Tap Start Week On and choose which day you want your weeks to begin. Your female health calendar updates automatically.

What should I know before tracking my period with Fitbit?

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Instead of tapping the pencil icon, tap and hold your finger on a date on the calendar to add or edit a period.

Log your period consistently for more personalized predictions.

Why can’t I log or edit a period or female health details in the Fitbit app?

If a period doesn’t meet the following requirements, you may receive an error and be unable to log the period:

You can only add or edit current or past periods and details.

A period must be at least 1 day.

You can log a period of up to 60 days (on Windows 10 devices, the maximum is 10 days). If your period is longer, consider logging flow intensity details.

A cycle must be at least 11 days, and there must be a gap of at least 1 day between logged periods. If you experience a gap in bleeding during your period, it’s still 1 period.

Note that If you attempt to log a period in the future or a period with less than a one-day gap between periods, the pencil icon () is unavailable. If you don’t see the pencil icon, make sure the period you’re attempting to log or edit meets all of the requirements.

How can I see trends in my period data?

From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the female health tile and then tap Trends at the top. You’ll see your average period and cycle lengths, average estimated ovulation day, and graphs of your past cycles.

How do I edit my female health settings?

Update information about your cycle, including period length, cycle length, and birth control method, and choose whether to show period and fertility predictions and receive notifications.

From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the female health tile.

Tap the gear icon () .

Adjust your female health settings as needed.

Can the Fitbit app remind me when my period will start?

Turn on period notifications to receive reminders about your upcoming predicted periods. You’ll receive a notification on your phone 2 days before your period starts and on the first day of your predicted period. You’ll also see the reminder on your Fitbit device in Fitbit Today. For more information, see How can I see my period information on my Fitbit device? Note that you must turn on period predictions to receive period notifications.

Can I edit my average cycle or period length?

You can edit the average cycle length and period length you provided during setup; however, these settings only affect your initial predictions.

Keep the following in mind:

Change your average period length to adjust the length of your initial period predictions. For example, if you change your average period length from 5 days to 8 days, your predictions adjust to reflect this change.